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Why our memory declines with age and strategies for mental agility

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Understanding memory decline with age and strategies for mental agility 💡 Discover the interesting reasons behind memory decline as we age and explore effective strategies for maintaining mental agility. As we journey through life, our bodies undergo various changes, and our brains are no exception. One of the most noticeable changes is the decline in
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Maintaining a healthy brain as we get older

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Maintaining a healthy brain: Understanding learning, forgetting, and relearning in aging Discover the fascinating science behind maintaining a healthy brain as we delve into the intricate processes of learning, forgetting, and relearning in aging. As we age, our brains undergo various changes that can impact our ability to learn, forget, and relearn. Understanding these processes
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Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk

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Seven healthy habits may help cut dementia risk, study says Researchers present initial findings from a study that followed thousands of US women for about 20 years. Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in reducing the risk of dementia, according to a two decade-long study. Being active, eating a better diet,
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Six lifestyle choices to slow memory decline

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Six lifestyle choices to slow memory decline named in 10-year study Over-60s who combined more healthy lifestyle choices enjoyed most benefit, found by researchers A new study of more than 29,000 older adults has identified six habits — from eating a variety of foods to regularly reading or playing cards — that are linked with
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Practical steps at the start of dementia

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Practical steps at the start of dementia The symptoms and diagnosis may be scary and overwhelming, but among the myriad questions is a raft of legal issues to consider. Every hour, 10 Australians are diagnosed with dementia, a degenerative, terminal disease that strips people of their memory and independence. An estimated 472,000 people in Australia
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9 foods that may help save our memory as we age

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9 foods that may help save our memory as we get older 🤗 Healthy eating lowers your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. Whilst it’s still not yet clear if that’s also true for Alzheimer’s disease, it’s not a lost cause in any case. Here are 9 foods that researchers think will keep your
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Five simple tricks to help you remember names

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Five simple tricks to help you remember names Yes, we all forget names, and often in the few seconds after we hear them. Most of the time this phenomenon is due to a lack of attention or concentration. Also, most names have no specific meaning and are thus hard to memorise. “There is no such
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Why you should give Wordle a go

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Why you should give Wordle a go Discover the mental and social benefits of playing Wordle If you’re group chat or social media feed has become cluttered with those tiny red, amber and green tiles – then you’ve seen Wordle. If you enjoy daily crosswords and word games, Wordle might just be the daily challenge
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12 techniques to improve your concentration

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12 techniques to improve your concentration Did you know that once we get distracted, it takes on average 25 minutes to return to our original task? What’s more concerning, according to a Microsoft Corp study, humans now have a shorter attention span than a goldfish. Where a goldfish can hold their attention spans for 9
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13 benefits of learning a musical instrument as we get older

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13 benefits of learning a musical instrument as we get older It’s never too late to gain the benefits of learning a musical instrument. Our last article revealed the powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60. One of the studies we discovered focussed on the impact of individual piano instruction on adults between
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Powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60

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Powerful benefits of learning a musical instrument after 60 It’s never too late to gain the benefits of learning a musical instrument. One study specifically focussed on the impact of individual piano instruction on adults between the ages of 60 and 85. After six months, those who had received piano lessons showed more robust gains
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Using non-thermal ultrasound procedures to treat Alzheimer’s disease

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Using non-thermal ultrasound procedures to treat Alzheimer’s disease Neurological disorders such as dementia and its major form, Alzheimer’s disease, are an ongoing and increasing challenge for our ageing population. Sadly, the disorders remain incurable as there are limitations in existing treatments such as drugs and surgical therapies, due to their difficulty in accessing the brain.
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How to beat depression after being diagnosed with dementia

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How to beat depression after being diagnosed with dementia Dementia is a pervasive collection of symptoms, including memory loss, confusion, personality change, multi-sensory challenges, and apathy, caused by a number of disorders affecting the brain. These symptoms can make it very challenging for people living with Dementia to carry out everyday tasks. But as renowned
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Improve your memory by reducing stress levels

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Reduce your stress levels to improve memory 🧠✔️ Research has found that chronic and acute stress have adverse effects on memory processing systems. Therefore, it is important to find ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life if you’re trying to improve your memory. Do you tend to forget things when you’re stressed?
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